By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: BMO Financial Group is Canada's oldest bank and one of the leading financial institutions in North America.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $55,001 to $60,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 977
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Victoria BC, Vancouver BC, Surrey BC, Whitehorse YK, Yellowknife NT, Iqaluit NT, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Saskatoon SK, Regina SK, Winnipeg MB, London ON, Mississauga ON, Toronto ON, Scarborough ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC, Québec QC, Saint John NB, Halifax NS, Charlottetown PE, St. John's NL
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Public Administration
Bachelor of Engineering: General, Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science: General
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing / Sales
Doctorate (Eng.): General, Computer Engineering
Master of Arts: General, Human Resources, Industrial Relations
Master of Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing
Master of Engineering: General, Computer Engineering
Master of Science: General
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Financial Planning (CFP, FMA), Financial Securities (CSC), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications, Novell Certifications, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)